
I Give My Best, But My Salary Can’t Even Cover My Rent
The Story Nadia wakes up every morning at 6.30 a.m. to catch the train to Kuala Lumpur. She works as

I Am a Gig Worker – Am I Invisible to Labour Law?
The Story Amir left his office job two years ago and became a full-time gig worker. He drives for an

How Long Is Too Long for a Probation Period?
The Story When Daniel joined a mid-sized IT company, he was told he would be on probation for six months.

Falsifying an MC Because Annual Leave Was Rejected: Is It Acceptable?
Medical certificates (MCs) play a vital role in workplace administration. They assure employers that an employee is genuinely unfit to

Every Year My Bonus Shrinks, Yet My Workload Doubles. Any Law to Protect Me?
Rahim had worked in his company for seven years. Each year, as the workload grew heavier, he told himself the

Every Worker Dreams of Dignity – Does the Law Protect It?
The Story Roslan had worked as a machine operator in a factory for nearly ten years. He was never the

Can the Boss Reject an Employee’s Request for Salary Advance Under Malaysian Law?
Salary advances are a sensitive subject in many workplaces. Employees sometimes face emergencies—medical bills, family obligations, unexpected expenses—and turn to

Can My Company Deduct My Salary for a Mistake in Work?
The Story Siti works in the marketing department of a small trading company. She is known for her creativity and

Can I Sue My Company for Withholding My KPI Allowance?
Farid had worked hard throughout the year. His employment contract included a special benefit known as the “KPI Allowance.” The

Can I Really Be Fired for Posting About Secret Company Data on Social Media?
The Story Lina, a junior executive in a financial services company, had always been active on social media. She shared

Can Foreign Students Do Internships in Malaysia? The Legal Reality for Employers
When Lina, a Malaysian HR executive, received an application for internship, she was surprised. The candidate was a foreign student

Can Employers Ask About Pregnancy During Job Interviews?
During a recent interview panel, a hiring manager posed two questions to a candidate: “Are you pregnant?” and “Do you